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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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